Take a Leap of Faith

We serve a God who 'overanswers' our prayers and requests. 

                                                                             by Jenno Marco Misa

     All of us have dreams in life. Whether it’s buying a new house, finishing college, or getting married, we all have something in our hearts that we believe God for. We were not created to just barely get by, day in and day out, and wait for Jesus to call us home. On the contrary, we were created to be more than conquerors in Christ (Romans 8:37).

     Some of our dreams are really big that we become uncertain if it could happen or not. Oftentimes, we end up asking ourselves, “Am I asking too much from God?”, or “I think my dreams are too far out that God isn’t capable of bringing it to pass”, or “I know God could, but I do not know if He would”.

     To begin with, God created all of us. He knows everything about us. From our weakest points, strengths, thoughts, plans, and the desires of our hearts –even the bad thoughts, sinful desires, and selfish ambitions, He knows all of it and yet, He still loves us. Nothing can be hidden from the eyes of God. 

     Ephesians 3:20 tells us this “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us”. Take note of the part where it says, “exceedingly abundantly above all...” Isn’t it good news that God is able to do more than what we ask or think? So don’t worry about your dreams if they seem to be too big for you. You won’t be the one who will bring it to pass. God will. When you dream big, you are magnifying the size of your God. So go on and take a leap of faith.

     The next thing that would boggle our minds is “Is He willing to bring it to pass?” When Jesus was in one of the cities, a leper came to Him and asked if He would cleanse him. The leper didn’t doubt if Jesus could. He heard about Jesus’ power and compassion for the sick. But he doubted if Jesus would. In those times, lepers were outcasts and there was no physical contact allowed between them and the clean people, lest the clean will become unclean. This leper didn’t know any better. With all the doubt within him, he asked Jesus “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean”. And Jesus did more than what the leper could ask or think, he stretched out His hand, touched him, and said “I am willing. Be cleansed!” (Luke 5:12-13).

     Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So if you are not sure if Jesus will grant the desires of your heart, He is saying to you right now “I am willing!” We just have to ask. The scripture says in James 4:2 “You have not because you ask not.” The more we ask Him, the more we show our full dependence on Him. 

     So don’t let your flesh and wrong belief about God cage you and stop you from reaching your full potential in life. Jesus said that He came so that we might have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). If Jesus has paid for it, it is yours! Go on and take a leap of faith, knowing that Jesus is with us wherever we are, He will continue to prosper whatever we touch, and that all things work together for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28).